National/World News
Government takes control of mortgage giants
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac placed in government conservatorship.
Clinton brushes aside questions about Palin
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Question raised about Great Lakes compact
Friday, September 05, 2008
McCain, Obama now focus on swing votes
Friday, September 05, 2008
After two weeks of political theater - the Democrats at their national convention in Denver, Republicans in St. Paul - the contest for the White House is a 61-day surge, no longer played for the committed but aimed at swing states and swing voters.
FDA lists potential problem drugs
Friday, September 05, 2008
The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems, in an effort to better inform doctors and patients.
ESA spacecraft begins flyby of Steins asteroid
Friday, September 05, 2008
Scientists at the European Space Agency's Operations Center say the deep space Rosetta satellite has stopped sending its signal.
Minn. governor applauds police response during RNC
Friday, September 05, 2008
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is applauding the law enforcement response to protests during the Republican National Convention.
Cindy McCain's $313,000 outfit
Friday, September 05, 2008
Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing.
Palin switched colleges 6 times in 6 years
Friday, September 05, 2008
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin seems to have switched colleges at least six times in six years.
Obama deploys high-profile female supporters
Friday, September 05, 2008
The Obama campaign is planning to send out some high-profile female supporters, including Hillary Rodham Clinton, to blunt Sarah Palin's potential to draw women's support to the Republican ticket.
'Stand Up to Cancer' airs Friday night
Friday, September 05, 2008
Stand Up to Cancer is a fund- and awareness-raising organization set to hold an unprecedented, star-studded live telethon airing simultaneously on ABC, NBC and CBS on Friday night.
FEMA to cover hotel costs for some Gustav evacuees
Friday, September 05, 2008
Victims of Hurricane Gustav who can't return to their homes over the next month because of storm damage or power outages can have their hotel costs covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, officials said Thursday.
Palin moves quickly to head off "Troopergate"
Friday, September 05, 2008
The questioning by Van Flein of two witnesses took place on Aug. 26 and Aug. 28.
Philly school rekindles same-sex education debate
Friday, September 05, 2008
Because it's a single-sex public school — one of four in the city — Boys' Latin faced huge opposition and almost didn't exist.
Rice set to make history in Libya
Friday, September 05, 2008
Condoleezza Rice is set to make history Friday when she becomes the first U.S. secretary of state to visit Libya since John Foster Dulles in 1953.
McCain talks unity while allies attack
Friday, September 05, 2008
John McCain preached bipartisanship and unity from a stage retooled to carry him out to the Republican faithful. He didn't have to be biting: On the previous night, his attack dogs had paved the way.
Remains of three sailors from Pearl Harbor identified
Friday, September 05, 2008
Thursday the Pentagon announced that the remains of three sailors had been identified, and their remains would be returned to their families.
Southeast states brace for Tropical Storm Hanna
Friday, September 05, 2008
Tropical storm watches or warnings were extended from Georgia to areas just south of New York City on Friday as states along the Atlantic braced for Tropical Storm Hanna.
Jobless rate jumps to 5-year high of 6.1%
Friday, September 05, 2008
The nation's unemployment rate zoomed to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs, dramatic proof of the mounting damage a deeply troubled economy is inflicting on workers and businesses alike.
McCain tells nation he'll bring change
Friday, September 05, 2008
John McCain vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" that grips Washington as he launched his fall campaign for the White House.
Fewer emissions but at a higher price
Thursday, September 04, 2008
After years of debate and opposition from small engine manufacturers, the Environmental Protection Agency adopted new emission regulations for lawn and garden equipment.
NASA moves Atlantis to launch pad
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Atlantis' three-mile trip from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad took much of the morning and afternoon.
Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'
Thursday, September 04, 2008
A video of the speech was posted at the Wasilla Assembly of God's Web site before finding its way on to other sites on the Internet.
US diplomat says trans-Caspian pipeline viable
Thursday, September 04, 2008
A senior U.S. diplomat says a Western-backed gas pipeline from energy-rich Turkmenistan across the Caspian Sea to the European market remains a viable proposition despite the emergence of rival routes linking the country to Russia and China.
Oil down after US gasoline supplies report
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Oil prices are falling after the government reported a smaller-than-expected drop in U.S. gasoline supplies.
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